doctorinmaking

Hello everyone! Just thought of giving a heads up on my experience with Lund. I am international student doing my PhD at Lund University. I finally arrived here in August and I loved the place from the very first day. Small place, with students all over and LU is great! Never felt that being non-swedish was a problem. Most of the important communications are in English and not knowing sweidsh is never an issue. People are great and friendly as well. However, the only flip-side (in my experience thus far) is the housing in Lund, Just ridiculously crazy! there is just no place. The university housing queue (AF housing) has a wait time of 1.5 to 2 years for bigger (2+ rooms) apartments. So, if you are a senior student coming to Lund with your family looking for a larger apartment, make sure to sort out the housing much before you arrive. Otherwise be prepared to have a nightmare. Also, lots of fake landlords who put up advertisements on housing sites and demand huge sums of deposits! Be aware of fraudsters! In short, if you have sorted out with the housing, then you will have a great time in Lund! Cheers!

How sweet. Thank you so much. Lund looks like a lovely place. I am excited to be there in August.

Thank you. Been doing some house hunting for the past few days and it looks to be extremely challenging to find a shelter to live! So I guess I may have to take whatever and wherever I get.

Thank You so much for the detailed reply. I was looking for a 2 bed+2 bath around 7000 SEK. Is that possible ? I would like to live in the Lund Municipality area since I have a kid who needs to go to school (Lund International/ISL). I don't mind cycling a bit more. Do you have any recommendations for a place ? Thanks again!

Thanks guys. I am essentially looking for recommendations for a place to stay around the school of economics and management. I would be attending a PhD program there. Cheers

Anyone from Lund?

Thanks. I am looking for areas that are served by Chase Street Elementary School. Maybe I will look into areas that are served by this school and fall in the northeastern part of the town. Cheers!

thanks. Apparently the university accommodation is on a waitlist. So I have to look for a place outside the university. I am looking for something around N Chase street and Barber street (these are to the north of the campus). Wonder how is this area for grad students with family?

Thank You for the information. I too would personally prefer University housing. I think its free of worries. There are options in Brandon Oaks, University Village and Rogers Road. Are all suitable for family housing ? Or is there something from this that should be overlooked ? I would be there (hopefully) with my family with kids.

ok guys! Need some serious help. I am accepted to a PhD program and will most likely accept it. Could anyone give me any pointers about family housing at UTA ?

Just wondering about the cost of living ? Can I get (for e.g) a decent 2 bed/2 bath apartment for less than 1000$ close to the university ?

Thanks guys for the information.

No replies ? Does this place suck ?

Hi - Anyone from Arlington Texas here who would like to share about the University and the place ? I would (hopefully) be heading there with my family for a PhD program. So inputs about housing (reasonable) and schools if possible would be great! Cheers!

You are not alone! Same with me.

Hi - I tried to look up....but could not gather anything specific. But overall it looks to be a reasonable place to live (and enjoy!). I am awaiting my results (accepted/rejected) and based on that will dig deeper. Meanwhile, if anyone can pamper me with some ready information, that would be great! - Cheers!

Hi - Anyone experienced living in Watkinsville with family (one kid going to school) and having to commute daily to UGA? Thanks.

Thanks for the info buddy. I am OK to spend about 1/2 hr to commute (i prefer walking/biking) if the place is safe, reasonable (about 600-800 a month?) and most importantly be a part of a good school district! Not sure if I can get all the above "ingredients" in one location but I guess I can at least try. Thanks again. Cheers!

Bump! I have applied for the PhD program at IU and have no qualms about living in a "village" for 4-5 years. I love a village setup compared to a city! In case accepted, I would be moving there with my family of three kids! Any suggestions on a decent place to live (budget and good!) ? how about the university family accommodation? I am more keen to know about the place since I have to look up to the corresponding school district since I have one of my kids has to go to school. Thanks and cheers! Thanks a ton!

Thanks for the update geographyrocks. I have applied to the business school and it is one of my top choices. So lets see how it goes. Will keep in mind your points! Can you suggest some places to the East of campus where accommodation is not expensive ? Cheers!

Hi - Ya. Thanks. Just went through it. I found the thread to be scary! I have second thoughts of going to Louisville in case accepted!

Hi - I have applied for a PhD program at the University of Louisville - College of Business.Fall 2015 program. If accepted, I would be moving there with my family and three kids. Could anyone give any information about: 1. Place in general for a family ? 2. Cost of living off-campus ? ( I don't think the University offers on-campus family accommodation? 3. If I have to live off-campus - good school districts ? 4. The environment in general at the university ? Profs ? students ? etc/ Thanks for all your inputs! Cheers! V